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Reviewers rate the OnePlus Nord 5 higher: 71 against 67 for the Redmagic 10 Air.
Some disagreement · 10 reviews
Suits buyers wanting strong performance, a large bright 144Hz screen and fast charging at a mid-range price. Trade-offs include a polycarbonate frame, only IP65 protection, no wireless charging, and weaker value than rivals such as the Poco F7 for several reviewers.
Reviewers split · 3 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a light, cheaper RedMagic for gaming and enthusiasts, not hardcore gamers. Trade-offs include weaker cooling, missing Pro features, average cameras, and, per Android Police, laggy non-game performance and a faulty fingerprint reader.
| Measure | OnePlus Nord 5 | Redmagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 71 | 67 |
2 publications have scored both phones. Each gave the two the same score.
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Redmagic 10 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2025 | April 2025 |
| Launch price (USD) | $530 | $549 |
| Launch price (UK) | £399 | £439 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €449 | €499 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.8″ | 6.8″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | No |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 211 g | 205 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP54 |
| Software updates | 6 years | 3 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.